Legal-Aid Contract Expires for Unaccompanied Migrant Children
The federal contract supporting legal help for about 20,000 unaccompanied children expired without a clear transition plan.
immigration policy
Judge Dismisses DOJ Challenge to Minnesota Sanctuary Policies
A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department’s challenge to Minnesota sanctuary policies, leaving state and local limits on immigration-enforcement cooperation in place.
Trump Administration Revives Public-Charge Rule for Green-Card Applicants
The Trump administration’s new public-charge rule is scheduled to take effect September 18. Here is what it changes, what is still unclear, and why the policy remains contested.
Judge Blocks Visa Penalties Targeting Social-Media Researchers
A federal judge temporarily blocked a policy that could impose immigration consequences on noncitizen researchers and advocates working on online misinformation, content moderation and trust and safety.
Open to Debate: Should America End Birthright Citizenship?
Overview This is an episode of Open to Debate, recorded live at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and released November 4, 2025. Host John Donvan moderated a formal two-against-two debate on the question: should America end birthright citizenship? Arguing yes were Horace Cooper, senior fellow with the National Center for Public Policy … Read more
